The windshield wipers sporatically will not operate. If it should rain, the wiper may or may not operate. A recall on this problem has been issued for vehicles up to 1997. However, I have a 1998 with an identical problem.
1998 GMC Jimmy visibility complaints
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While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers failed. *ph this was the same unit wiper motor as the 96' chevy astro that was recalled. *scc
Windshield wiper works intermittently in heavy rain. *mr the windshield wipers stopped in heavy rain which made it impossible to see. The dealer fixed the problem. There was a known defect with the wiper boards 97 models which were recalled. *scc
When driving at various speeds and without warning windshield wipers would work intermittently, causing a distraction to consumer's view during rainy weather.
While traveling in inclement weather, the windshield wipers worked intermittently. *ak gm recalled the 1994-1997 jimmy's, however the consumer's vehicle was not recalled, even though the vehicle experienced the same problem.*ph
Consumer stated that windshield wipers worked intermittently. Dealer notified.*ak the failure had been a problem for almost 2 years. Issues included loss of control speed, and inability to turn wipers off and on. Had to replace faulty circuit board, which was recalled on similar make, models and years through 1997. *ph
While traveling during inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off intermittently.
Windshield wipers stop while driving. 8/3/03 -- driving in rain and left wiper started going off track toward side mirror.
Consumer states that windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer notified.
Windshield wipers will quit in the middle of a rainstorm. They do this quite often. I pull off the road, open the hood of the car and wiggle the gray wire leading into the windshield motor which seems to get them working again, all the while getting soaked. I proceed down the road a few miles and it does it again. How come the recall is only for gmc jimmy's through 1997?
Windshield wipers are working intermittently or stopping while operating or momentary not working at all when needed. Consumer states that there is a recall on the windshield wipers. I am unable to find any thing on this recall concerning this make, model & year. The federal safety agency data base shows no recall on the windshield wipers. Manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN.
Rear windshield wiper quits intermittently until eventually it stopped working altogether. This is a safety concern since you can't see out of the rear window when it rains or when the vehicle gets dirty (we live on back roads)
Windshield wipers worked intermittently. Recall issued for this problem, but only goes up to 1997 vehicles.
My son was driving his 1998 gmc jimmy. Vin [xxx] in a heavy rain when suddenly the wipers came to a complete stop while driving on the highway at 55 MPH causing a near zero visibility condition. I've checked the federal safety agency for complaints and find many reports for this situation. My mechanic called a gm dealer and was told there was a recall to replace a defective circuit board. I contacted a gm dealership and was told the recall extended only out to 1997 vehicles. My complaint is similar to one submitted to this forum under odi id number 10016222. This is most definitely a safety hazard that gm should be forced to address and remedy without limitation and reimburse those who have corrected the problem with out of pocket expenses. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1992 chevrolet c1500 pickup and 1998 gmc jimmy. Windshield wipers work intermittently. Cause appear to be a faulty connector at wiper motor housing. Unable to adequately seat the connector. When inoperative, a "buzzing" sound continues to be heard as if electrical power is continuing to be applied to the motor. The sound continues even after the wiper selector switch is turned off. Consider this a driving hazard and possible electrical hazard.
I own a 1998 gmc jimmy, VIN no. [xxx]. The windshield wipers do not work most of the time, occasionally work intermittently, and the few times they do work, will stop in mid-cycle blocking view through the windshield. Gmc has recalled all jimmys from 1993-1997 with the same problem. However, they have not included the 1998 in the same recall. I checked the certificate on my door - my car was manufactured in 02/1998. This problem is creating a safety concern for my daughter and I while in the car. I live in florida where it rains daily during the summer. I called gmc on 5/12/03 to check into the recall on the 1993-1997 jimmy's. I spoke to two customer service representatives. The second one, [xxx], noted my concern, but stated "your vehicle is not included in this recall" I replied "well, who do I call when this issue causes a car accident with me & my daughter?" her response was "call gmc customer service" - she was very rude and did not help solve the problem. This problem occurs almost every time it rains. It also occurs when I attempt to use the windshield washer fluid - the fluid will spray but the wipers will not come on. *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Front windshield wipers occasionally go from intermittent to low speed, or from low speed to stop, or cannot be shutoff in rainy wet weather. Happens almost every time, when front wipers are used in rainy conditions.
Windshield wiper motor failure. Mr the windshield wiper motor failed prior to the expiration of the warranty. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem and declined to replace the module. The complete failure of the wiper motor occurred during a severe rainstorm. The turn signal module/switch failed, and the driver side seat belt did not retract. Dealer was unable to duplicate the seat belt problem. Scc
My windshield wipers just stop in the middle of the windshield and start back when they feel like it. I was on my way to work at 3:00 am. In a bad rain storm this morning, and not for the first time my wipers just stopped. I almost wrecked and had to pull over to the left side of a four lane highway because I couldn't see until they just started up again. I was very late for work. I never know when they are going to stop. My sister has the same model , make and year car. Her wipers had been stopping on her for two years off and on. Hers finally just quit completely. Even after all the times of taking it in to be fixed. One of my work associates has the same trouble with his gmc van.
Front wheel bearing
While driving in rain windshield wipers stopped working.they work off and on.
Windshield wipers will intermittently stop working in rain. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
The windshield wipers, front and back, stop working with no warning. They can be on and stop working all together or not work at all. I have tried the different relay speeds and they still won't come on or continue working. It is a very seriuos driving hazard especially if it is raining heavy. You are required to pull over and wait until either the rain stops or the wipers start working again.
Windshield wipers fail to actuate on an intermittent basis with no discernable pattern. Frequency of failure is increasing. When the wipers do fail sometimes they will activate after 15-20 attempts to turn them on. At times only stopping and turning off the ignition swithch and restarting the vehicle will get the wipers to activate. Transmission fbegan failing with occassional but noticable late and hard shifts from first to second gear . Engine light code scan indicated a failure of the valve body. Replacement of the valve body fixed the problem , but the addtional torque put on the drivetrain from the hard shifts most probably caused the failure of the rear u-joint as well.
Windshield wiper motor just quit working - I will possibly have to drive home in the rain with no wipers.
Ignition switch failed three times, causing vehicle to automatically shut off. *ak consumer states that engine soon light illuminates, driver?s window motor failed and window will not go up or down, all dash lights and gauges will stop working, muffler has hole in it and makes loud noise, muffler and pipe exhaust system replaced, and when crank sometimes backfires and shifts hard, servo making bang shift, installed servo and 2 synolids.
Transmission oil cooling line is leaking from metal attachement. Please give any further details.
Power mirror switch has malfunctioned, causing mirrors to become inoperable, and not move to different postions. Please give any further details.
Power windows lock up/ switch is also defective and unable to operate windows. Vehicle being repaired at an independent repair shop. *ak the mirror switch was burnt out and the multifunction switch had a short, the serpentine belt was cracking , head lights went out while driving to work, and the oil cooling line was leaking badly.
Unable to operate headlights and turn signals due to a defective multi-function switch. *ak the windows only go down from the driver's door control because the window lock was shorted out. The mirror switch was burnt out. The serpentine belt was cracking. The oil cooling lines were leaking badly.
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